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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
4
A North Carolina county urges motorists to use dimmers on glare laden highways after a test drives show few drivers switch to low beams. Officials warn speeding and ignoring lights raise crash risks and call for stricter laws if needed. The piece also hints at political tensions in the Democratic party.
Grapevine notes from Oyster Bay report Colonel's wry consent to speak for Hughes while Bryan backs Wilson’s rivals. Rail officials protest eight hour law, Danish West Indies sale to U S debated, border calm, Congress adjourned, and women hedging on party after next March election.
Soldiers from British Columbia serving in Europe are invited to record their votes for the general election. About 40,000 western Canada soldier-electors are in Europe, with many in London. Lords Saliminiary proposes emergency voting provisions for those in service. An officer in the trenches notes soldiers care little for politics, wanting home comforts instead. He warns that home politics may distract from wartime duties.
Trouble and stomach discomfort are addressed by an advertisement praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It claims thousands have recovered and notes Hart Drug Company and other druggists carry the product.
The 86 year old emperor marked his birthday with a private mass and family dinner at Schoenbrunn. Despite war strains he remained in fairly good health and continued his work routine from dawn to evening with military duties uninterrupted.
Train timetable details list No 107 and No 195 bound for Asheboro with 2:10 and 2:46 p.m. departures. Northbound and branch connections show arrivals around 4:30 p.m. and 10:03 a.m. with various reverse services from Asheboro and Asheboro Branch.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a gain of 1 8 points, trading about 14 to 16 points higher early. The session closed irregularly with October at 14.06, December 15.12, January 21, March 1.26, and May around 19.55.
Chicago September 9. Wheat opened with small gains of 1 to 4 cents but weakened as traders weighed the government crop report. Prices then slid moderately and later rebounded into a fair rally, reflecting cautious sentiment after the report.
Rev and Mrs James A Clarke were honored by the First Baptist congregation with a pounding amid the city’s high cost of living. The event welcomed the newcomers to the city and featured a warm reception at their Gatewood Avenue home.
Southern Railway announces a September 20 1916 excursion from North Carolina to Washington D C. The special train departs Charlotte at 7 p m arrives Washington 6 15 a m Thursday. Round trip fares vary by origin with tickets valid four days in Washington. This final Washington excursion of the season offers low fares and advance Pullman reservations are advised.
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